Unleashing our inner most creative ideas is an emotional process, not a controlled one, and certainly not a technical one. Designing for film teaches us that an essential aspect of the job is to know how to listen and feel first. Only then should we start thinking, resolving and creating. Patrick Tatopoulos designs and creations have influenced the quality and direction of contemporary films for over 25 years. His creative achievements in Production Design, Costume Design, Creature, Character, Vehicle design as well as Directing have left a lasting impression in the Motion Picture Industry, with a unique style that is rich, complex and diverse. His growing body of work has a distinct signature that attest to his boundless imagination.Patrick signature style and designs is recognizable in such successful feature films as INDEPENDENCE DAY, TOTAL RECALL, IROBOT, I AM LEGEND, UNDERWORLD, SILENT HILL, RESIDENT EVIL, PITCH BLACK, DARK CITY, GODZILLA, STARGATE.His other credits include VAN HELSING, ALIEN VS PREDATOR, BRAM STOKER DRACULA, STUART LITTLE, ADAMS FAMILY, THE DOORS, STAR TREK and many more.In 2023 Patrick took on the Production Design as well as the Dragon Design for the NETFLIX film, DAMSEL. The movie made it to the Netflix Top Ten of all time.Between 2017 and 2018 Patrick Tatopoulos designed Disney’s MALEFICENT Mistress of Evil.In 2017 Patrick Tatopoulos had the honor to see his work exhibited at the iconic London Museum, THE BARBICAN.In 2016 Zack Snyder asked Tatopoulos to come back as the Production Designer for THE JUSTICE LEAGUE.In 2015 Tatopoulos took on the Production Design for Zack Snyder’s BATMAN vs SUPERMAN. For this film Tatopoulos also designed the cult BATMOBILE and BATCAVE.In 2014 Tatopoulos created the Production Design for the for the Highly stylish Warner Bros film, 300 RISE OF AN EMPIRE.Between 2011 and 2014, and in between his film work, Tatopoulos was a judge on the SY-FY channel for their very popular Reality Show FACE OFF.In 2009 Tatopoulos directed UNDERWORLD RISE OF THE LYCANS, from the highly successful Sony Pictures’s franchise. The movie grossed close to a 100 millions world wide.Tatopoulos has designed several acclaimed music videos for LINKIN PARK, COLDPLAY as well as directing two Music Videos for the renowned artist COOLIO.Tatopoulos was born in Paris, France, where he lived until the age of 17. He began his studies at the Art Decoratif De Paris Pursuing a career in the fine arts, he moved to Italy and Greece . Aside from his love of Arts, Patrick’s long term passion for motorcycles got him to race in Europe and America for many years. Eventually his interest in motion pictures drew him to the United States, where he began his film career in 1989. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx

What can the world of poker teach us about succeeding in business and life? In this talk, Marte Ruud Sandberg explores the parallels between poker strategy and decision-making. Whether you are competing at the poker table or in the 'game of life, this talk will inspire you to think differently about winning strategies. Do you go all in? Marte Ruud Sandberg is Partner and Senior Adviser at First House, Norway’s leading communications agency and a profiled Norwegian poker player with international merits. She will reveal how skills from the poker table can be applied to better decision making in life. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx

AI isn’t just about automation; it’s an opportunity to rethink the world around us. Joel explores how AI helps us share and displace tacit knowledge, unlocking a future where we don’t just replace old processes but completely reimagine them. Now is the time to embrace this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. Dr. Joel Blit is an Economics professor, Chair of the Council on Innovation Policy, and a Senior Fellow at the Centre for International Governance Innovation. A leading expert on innovation policy and strategy, he studies the role of multi-location firms in knowledge flow, the impact of patents, skilled immigration and innovation, and the future of work. His research has been featured in The Globe and Mail, CBC, and The Economist. Joel advises policymakers and industry leaders on AI’s transformative potential, including CEOs, Ministers, and G7 representatives. His framework for technological disruption has been adopted by a multi-billion-dollar financial firm for its AI strategy. A sought-after speaker, facilitator, and consultant, he delivers talks, workshops, and consulting services globally. Fluent in English, French, and Spanish, he lives near the University of Waterloo with his wife and four kids. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx

À travers son authenticité et sa lumière contagieuse, Joanie nous invite à prendre notre responsabilité individuelle et collective afin de bâtir le monde de demain. Réalisatrice, productrice, animatrice, entrepreneure sociale , Joanie Lacroix multiplie les initiatives pour changer le monde. C’est suite au décès de deux de ses enfants qu’ont émergé de grands éveils de conscience, et cette transformation a fait renaître en elle le désir d’inspirer l’être humain à créer le monde de demain. Elle est la fondatrice de Pastel Fluo, une plateforme de contenu qui a pour mission de nous inspirer de mille et une façons à être le changement que nous voulons voir dans le monde.À travers la série documentaire de Pastel Fluo, Joanie va à la rencontre d’humains qui osent vivre et penser autrement. À travers son parcours, elle découvrira des humains qui, de par leur sagesse, leur authenticité, leur audace et leurs actions, viennent inspirer et transformer le monde chacun à leur façon. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx

What if failure wasn't a setback, but a step forward? Dr. Marjorie Dixon has used challenges, rejection, and adversity as fuel to build a world-renowned fertility clinic. In her talk, she shows how adopting a scientific approach to life can help you turn the impossible into possible by embracing experimentation, lifelong learning, and perseverance. Dr. Marjorie Dixon is an Obstetrics and Gynecology specialist with a Fellowship in Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility. In 2016, she founded Anova Fertility & Reproductive Health, Canada’s leading fertility and IVF center, where she serves as CEO and Medical Director. Dr. Dixon was honored with the 2022 Mathias Gysler Award and featured in the Globe & Mail’s Quantum Shift Class of 2019. She received the RBC Canadian Women of Influence Momentum Award in 2018 and is recognized as one of Canada’s Top 100 Most Powerful Women. Dr. Dixon has appeared in Time, Vanity Fair, Flare, and more, and regularly contributes to Cityline, advancing conversations on women’s reproductive health. A McGill University graduate, she completed Obstetrics and Gynecology training at the University of Toronto and specialized at the University of Vermont. Dr. Dixon is an Assistant Professor at the University of Toronto and a member of Sunnybrook Health Sciences Center. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx